Robbie Neilson took aim at big talk from Hibs this season and says it shows where Hearts are that they ”dominated” their rivals in today’s Edinburgh derby.
The Jambos looked like taking all three points as they led deep into stoppage time after Lawrence Shankland’s first half opener. But the narrative dictated that returning hero Martin Boyle would have the last word, snatching an equaliser for the Hibees with the last kick of the game after coming off the bench.
The visitors should have extended their lead before and after Boyle was brought on for his second debut for the Leith side after coming back from Al Faisaly. A brilliant double save from David Marshall denied Lawrence Shankland and Barrie McKay, while Nathaniel Atkinson saw an effort deflected narrowly wide at 0-1. While those of a maroon persuasion were left deflated by Boyle’s late intervention, Neilson was pleased with how his team played in their rivals’ backyard overall.
